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The makeup looks from London fashion week were really varied as usual. Everything from barely there at Christopher Kane to full on art attack at Vivienne Westwood. London may have the shortest week, but some of the most creative makeups come out if it.

So many celebs are in Paris this week for the couture shows. The fit and flare dress was very popular as seen on more than half of the ladies above. A sultry Jessica Alba in form fitting black leather and elongated smoky eyes looked stunning, as did Elizabeth Banks wearing similar eye makeup.

Without a doubt the Louis Vuitton show for SS12 had to be one of the prettiest of the entire season. Everything from the sorbet shades, to the giant carousel, the headbands and umbrellas, to the gorgeous Pat McGrath designed makeup look.

It goes without saying that you cannot achieve the makeup look without some major fluttery lashes.

I thought these ladies looked the best at the CFDA/Vogue award arrivals. Rooney Mara’s look was so striking. Matte black cherry lipstick, amazing brows, and spidery lashes were such a good look for her. Chloe Moretz had almost the tone down version of Mara’s look which was very age appropriate and suited her well.

The latest Korean and Chinese Vogue and W covers look amazing. Once again putting their U.S counterparts to shame. To be fair, the U.S version of W usually is interesting and artistic, even if the covers are of celebrities.
I completely understand why celebrities are on the covers of American magazines.

Last night in New York the much anticipated CFDA’s (Council of Fashion Designers of America) took place. Among those in attendance were models, designers, editors, stylists, and celebrities-a who’s who of the fashion industry. The evening showcased AW 10 collections of some of the nominees like Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang.

Statement making hair accessories were on the runway, and red carpet for AW 09 — who can forget the LV bunny ears? Hair ornaments continue to be a trend for SS 10. Feathers seem to be the way to go as they were strategically perched on top of models heads at Chanel.

The International Collections next stop after London is Milan. Italy never disappoints. You are guaranteed to get smoking hot girls storming down the runway. The exact ingredients for such a look are simple: flawless skin, precisely groomed brows, sultry eyes, and plump lips. All the major Italian fashion houses seemed to cook up this concoction of make up,